Practical guides for Algarve pet life
Heat, ticks, processionary caterpillars, beach rules, paperwork and everything else worth knowing before it becomes a problem.
Animal Welfare
An animal is in immediate danger — what can I do?
Traffic, heat, water or a trapped animal: quick, practical steps that keep you safe too.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I found kittens in the Algarve — what should I do?
Before moving kittens, it helps to find out whether their mother is nearby and caring for them.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I found a cat or a cat colony in the Algarve
A group of outdoor cats may be an established community colony rather than a group of lost pets.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I found a dog in the Algarve — what should I do?
A dog alone may be lost, escaped or abandoned. Here are safe, practical steps to find out.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I found an injured or sick animal in the Algarve
Some animals need veterinary help quickly. Here is how to respond safely and calmly.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I think an animal has been abandoned
An animal being alone does not always mean it has been abandoned. Here is how to look for clues.
September 2026
Animal Welfare
I found wildlife in the Algarve — what should I do?
Wild animals need different help. Sometimes leaving them where they are is the kindest thing.
September 2026
Pet Care
Finding a pet sitter you can trust
Questions worth asking before you hand over your keys.
Reviewed September 2026
Pet Travel
Moving to Portugal with a pet
Paperwork, microchips, rabies timing and settling in.
Reviewed September 2026
Animal Welfare
What to do if your pet goes missing in the Algarve
The first hours matter most — here is the practical order of actions
Reviewed August 2026
Pet Care
Caring for an older animal in a warm climate
Heat, mobility, and the small changes that make daily life easier.
Reviewed August 2026
Places & Activities
Bringing Your Dog to the Beach
How to check local rules and make a beach visit safe and enjoyable for your dog and others.
Reviewed August 2026
Pet Care
Emergency vets in the Algarve: what to do first
How to prepare before an emergency happens, and what to do in the first ten minutes.
Reviewed September 2026